Here is a comprehensive report of CAPAA Commissioners’ activities between the months of March and June 2017:
Commissioner Dickinson
| Activity | Date | Issues & Recommendations |
| Supreme Court Minority & Justice Commission Meeting | 4/7/2017 | Discussion of legal financial obligations. Created a project where minority students learn about careers in law and had a forum on policing. |
| Campaign for Equal Justice Event | 4/19/2017 | Learned that support is needed for civil legal aid in this political climate of fear of reducing support for legal aid. |
| Vietnamese Heritage Day | 4/22/2017 | Continue to support Vietnamese community activities in Spokane. |
| Ron Davis Community Forum | 4/24/2017 | Continue to examine racial biases in “stand your ground” defenses. |
| Meeting with the Lieutenant Governor | 5/23/2017 | Continue discussion on healthcare and economic development. |
| Supreme Court Symposium on Jury Diversity | 5/24/2017 | Need juries to mirror our minority populations. Discuss with Department of Licensing about updating addresses, considering sending reminders through other avenues, and having a translated “postcard” for jury duty. |
Commissioner Dinh
| Activity | Date | Issues & Recommendations |
| Navigation Center Community Meeting | 3/24/2017 | City of Seattle needs to engage with Little Saigon and International District community. The community wants a plan to address public safety, public health, economic, and cultural concerns. |
| Navigation Center Taskforce Meeting | 3/31/2017 | Community wants to create a task force of business owners, partners, and allies to develop a mitigation plan. |
| Navigation Center Taskforce Meeting | 4/7/2017 | Ongoing work to engage the community and develop a mitigation plan. |
| Consul General Community Meeting | 4/18/2017 | Consul General provided information on the roles and responsibilities of his office. He wants to be a resource and to keep an open line of communication with the community. |
| 42nd of the Fall of Saigon Commemoration Event by the Vietnamese American Community of Seattle and Sno-King Counties | 4/29/2017 | Discussed how Washington State could support the education of students of color. |
| Navigation Center Taskforce Meeting | 5/5/2017 | Ongoing work to engage the community and develop a mitigation plan. |
| CAPAA Special Meeting Retreat | 5/6/2017 | Facilitator produced a follow-up report. |
| Meeting with City of Seattle regarding Navigation Center | 5/9/2017 | City is willing to put a pause on the Navigation Center while the Navigation Center Taskforce continues community engagement and development of mitigation plan. |
Commissioner Finau
N/A
Commissioner Gaur
N/A
Commissioner Guerrero
| Activity | Date | Issues & Recommendations |
| Educator Workforce Development Workgroup Meeting | 3/31/2017 | The purpose of this workgroup is to focus on the implementation of Washington’s Ensuring Equitable Access to Excellent Educators Plan (the Equity Plan), the teacher shortage bill (E2SSB 6455) and educator workforce development under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) in Washington State. Educator Demand & Supply: What do we know regarding data sources, who gathers it and what additional information are needed to give an accurate understanding of demand and supply? How can we address it? |
| CAPAA – Education Committee | 4/2/2017 | Education Committee met and discussed the revised EOGOAC recommendations, new legislation regarding education, and set goals and action plans for the upcoming year. |
| Talanoa Series at Portland State University | 4/20/2017 | I was invited to speak to the PI community in Portland and the Portland State University’s community about being a professional in higher education as well as my duties in the community as a Commissioner on CAPAA. Community members talked about the barriers and challenges and how to bridge the gaps so they are afforded equitable services in education and immigration issues. |
| Pacific Islander Coalition | 4/25/2017 | I attended the Pacific Islander Coalition meeting that focused on health disparities for Pacific Islanders, mainly COFA communities. At this meeting, CAPAA was asked to support the efforts of CANN and work with Multnomah County of Oregon to bridge the gaps for health issues. |
| Multicultural Resource Fair | 4/29/2017 | This event was organized by the Latino Resource Group of Clark County. It provides health, immigration, and education resources to the community. CAPAA was asked to support the event by participating to disseminate information about CAPAA and what CAPAA can do to provide or offer resources for AAPIs. |
| Pacific Islander Students Alliance Leadership Training | 5/20/2017 | The Pacific Islander Students Alliance of SW WA and Oregon invited me to present on civil rights, civic involvement, and advocacy in the community for Pacific Islanders. At this training, CAPAA information was distributed to all present. |
| Students of Color Luncheon at Clark College | 5/25/2017 | I was invited to give background on my journey at Clark College and my involvement with CAPAA. At this event, I updated the community about the efforts and focus of CAPAA and how to get involved and informed. |
| Healthy Penguin Walkabout | 6/3/2017 | I was invited to have a table about CAPAA at Clark College’s Healthy Penguin Walkabout. The community event focused on the effects of sugar and how to identify healthy substitutes. |
Commissioner Gurung
| Activity | Date | Issues & Recommendations |
| Nepali Literature | 4/2/2017 | The community discussed the importance of preserving Nepali language and heritage through literature. |
| Nepali Community New Year Celebration | 4/22/2017 | Organizers had a difficult time finding a venue to celebrate and gather the community together. Community members will follow up to learn more about creating a community center. |
| Nepali Community Meeting with Ambassador of Nepal | 4/29/2017 | The Nepal government provided information about ways for NRN (Non-Residential Nepali) to engage with Nepal and receive benefits from the Nepal government. |
| CAPAA Special Meeting Retreat | 5/6/2017 | Facilitator produced a follow-up report. |
| Community Hate Crimes Workshop | 5/10/2017 | Learned about ways that community members can protect themselves and others and how to prevent hate crimes. |
| Federalism and Nepal’s System – Opportunities and Challenges | 5/18/2017 | Attended a talk by Professor Koirala about opportunities and changes to Nepal. The talk was hosted by the University of Washington Nepal Studies, the South Asia Center, Department of Global Health, and the Global Health Resource Center. |
| World Language Program | 6/11/2017 | Discussed ways to support students who are interested in taking the test to receive World Language Credit. |
Commissioner Nguyen
| Activity | Date | Issues & Recommendations |
| Meeting with Beth Doglio | 3/29/2017 | Discussed other partnership opportunities to create a community center in Thurston County. |
Commissioner Pen
N/A
Commissioner Sinclair
| Activity | Date | Issues & Recommendations |
| WSU Health Equity Meeting | 4/10/2017 | WSU Health Equity meeting to engage health care organizations in research collaborations. |
| Department of Health Diabetes Network Leadership Team | 4/19/2017 | Monthly meeting to discuss ways that Washington State can improve diabetes care and prevention. |
| UW API Cares Workshop | 5/8/2017 | Educated API students at the University of Washington about healthy eating and physical activity to improve health and well-being. |
Commissioner Tufono
| Activity | Date |
| Hosted Da Coconut Wireless Radio Show, which serves the Pacific Islander community through cultural music, special events, and public service announcements. | April 2017 |
| Meeting with a Fijian community member to provide them with information about immigration resources. | April 2017 |
| Participated with CHOICES Youth Mentoring Program in Shoreline School District. | April 2017 |
| Conference call with CHOICES advisory board to discuss ways to incorporate more diversity, inclusion, and cultural sensitivity in the program. | April 2017 |
| Attended the Lynnwood Filipino Senior Group monthly meeting to discuss fundraising for the upcoming Filipino Independence Day Event. | April 2017 |
| Hosted Da Coconut Wireless Radio Show, which serves the Pacific Islander community through cultural music, special events, and public service announcements. | May 2017 |
| Attended CAPAA Special Meeting Retreat | May 2017 |
| Meeting with Executive Director | May 2017 |
| Meeting with Executive Director and Commissioner Finau | May 2017 |
| Meeting and conference call with Samoan community member to discuss Washington State’s disability and social security resources. | May 2017 |
| Hosted Da Coconut Wireless Radio Show, which serves the Pacific Islander community through cultural music, special events, and public service announcements. | June 2017 |
| Meeting with a community member to provide resources from state agencies that provide Labor Vocational Rehabilitation services. Provided an overview of the process and the documents needed to file. | June 2017 |
| CAPAA Nominations Committee conference call | June 2017 |
| Meeting with Michael Itti and Commissioner Finau | June 2017 |
| Accepted invitation to speak at API Event at Monroe Correctional Center in August | June 2017 |
Commissioner Vue
| Activity | Date | Issues & Recommendations |
| Conference Call | 3/19/2017 | Planning for the Cambodian Community Graduation. Discussed needs of the community and how CAPAA can support their work. Discussed educational objectives and how it aligns with CAPAA. Invited Commissioners to table and share at the event. Commissioner Vue will be the community keynote speaker. |
| Lao Community Listening Session | 3/26/2017 | Educated the Lao community regarding the population and demographical regions of Washington. Shared resources from the Office of the Education Ombuds, Ethnic Seattle, OSPI, licensing for small businesses, citizenship, and others. One recommendation was getting the CAPAA brochure translated to Mien. |
| Lao Community Graduation Celebration | 4/1/2017 | Created a survey to gather input regarding community needs, shared CAPAA goals and upcoming events, networked with the Lao community, and will follow up with community leaders after the event. |
Commissioner Wada
N/A
